Recognise a stroke: The FAST test

If you suspect that someone is having a stroke, act FAST and call 999 immediately.

With over 150,000 people in the UK having a stroke every year, it is imperative that people can recognise a stroke when it's happening and take prompt action.

Watch this short film to learn the FAST test - a proven diagnostic tool for stroke, used by paramedics.

Produced by The Stroke Association.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• stroke
• brain
• attack
• fast
• medical
• emergency
• hospital
• health

[dilwich123]

Its because of F.A.S.T that i had a second stroke as the first stroke effected my vision and i lost sight in the upper part of my vision i assumed it could not of been a stroke because FAST did not apply- serfice to say i didnt get it treated and went on to suffer a very serious second stroke which has now destroyed my life......ITS NOT ALWAYS AS SIMPLE AS F.A.S.T.

[thestrokeassociation]

@dilwich123 I’m sorry to hear about your strokes. I hope you’re receiving the relevant care and treatment you need. The FAST test can be used to recognise the most commonly known symptoms of stroke. But as you know from your own experience, there will be exceptions. You’re right, it’s not always as simple as using FAST, and we hope this test will help people remember the most common signs of stroke and make the public more aware of stroke in general.

Best wishes,

Kim at The Stroke Association

[kila1236]

This video should be shown all around the world. My stepdad has had 2 strokes and both times I was not there for him. But having know the info I do, I'd like to say that's I'd be able to save a life someday. It's terrible how little people know about this but, myself, I am very very thankful for this video. My stepdad is still recovering, and he is still very sick and also finding it hard to walk/talk, but he's doing well and I'm proud :) thank you for uploading!

[thestrokeassociation]

@kila1236 Hi,

Thank you so much for your comment. It's amazing how little people know about stroke and how to recognise the signs of stroke, isn't it? I wish your stepdad a speedy recovery.

Best wishes,

Kim at The Stroke Association

[LillyAnne2010]

I Had A Stroke When I Was10Years Old, Cause By A Blood Vesel That Burst In My Brain. It Was Obv To My Parents That I Had a Stroke, Because My Left Side Went Limp. But I Cant Remember Any Of It. Thankfully I Survied Both The Head Injury & Stroke. I Dont Have All The Feeling Or Physical Ability In My Left Side & I Often Forget To Use My Left Hand,I Drop Alot Of Things That I Hold In My Left Hand & I Trip Alot Because Of My Leg & Foot. Im Now 17 & Still Learning New Things Everyday.

[thestrokeassociation]

@LillyAnne2010 Hello!

I'm glad that your parents knew what to do at that time. It's important to make people aware that stroke can occur at any age, so thank you for your comment and take care.

Best wishes,

Kim at The Stroke Association

[johnnieutah]

Thanks very much for this. Very informative and useful information.

[OneWorldTV]

how come you have disabled embedding. Isnt it important to be able to share the video to get the message out?

[barrowsb]

@MycroDomin - 999 in Europe, 911 in the US

[MycroDomin]

around 3:00 in the video it said "suspect a stroke? Act FAST! Call 999" Don't you mean 911 lol? not 999

[thestrokeassociation]

@americo1997 Hi,

Thanks so much - I'm glad to hear it had such a positive effect.

Kim at The Stroke Association

[americo1997]

thank you im on mexico but this help me , i save 3 lives in 3 years